The haloquest halobacterium astrobiological laboratory for observing and questioning extraterrestrial signatures and traits project
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0319
- Awardee
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The University Corporation UEI LAGNHMC58DF3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $316,418
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $316,418.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Northridge, CA 91330, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $220,493 | |
| Original award | $95,925 |
About this award
The University Corporation, a non-profit auxiliary organization of California State University, Northridge, was awarded a $316,418 research grant on November 15, 2023, for the HaloQuest (Halobacterium Astrobiological Laboratory for Observing and Questioning Extraterrestrial Signatures and Traits) Project. This civilian research grant, funded through a federal agency's Shared Services Center, is scheduled for completion by October 29, 2026, and will be conducted at the University Corporation's facility in Northridge, California. The award carries no set-aside designation, indicating it was competitively selected based on merit. The project represents the type of astrobiological research that aligns with the broader federal investment in space exploration and the search for biosignatures that could indicate extraterrestrial life.
The HaloQuest project leverages The University Corporation's established expertise in scientific research and its track record of delivering federally funded initiatives across multiple disciplines. As a registered federal vendor with extensive experience supporting NASA and other agencies, the organization brings demonstrated capabilities in developing innovative solutions to complex scientific challenges. The project's focus on halobacterium—extremophilic organisms that thrive in high-salt environments—provides valuable research insights applicable to understanding potential microbial life in extraterrestrial environments such as Mars or icy moons, supporting broader national priorities in astrobiology and space exploration.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0319?
80NSSC24K0319 was awarded to The University Corporation by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 15, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0319 worth?
The government has obligated $316,418 on 80NSSC24K0319.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0319 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0319 was full and open competition.
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